Special to WorldTribune.com Geostrategy-Direct.com WASHINGTON — The United States has determined that Iran, despite an international agreement, continues to secretly procure components for its missile and nuclear programs. The administration of President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Iranians and companies — with a presence in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates — accused of […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has identified a Hizbullah project to develop unmanned aerial vehicles. The U.S. Treasury Department has asserted that Hizbullah was using Lebanese companies to develop the military of the Iranian-backed Shi’ite movement. Treasury said the Beirut-based Stars Group Holding was procuring material for Hizbullah to build UAVs. “With […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has designated Russians deemed helpers of the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The administration of President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russians who allegedly provided financial services to Assad. Officials said the Russians supported the Syrian Central Bank and the state-owned oil marketing company. “We […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — A Kuwaiti minister has been challenged to confirm allegations by the United States that he helped fund Al Qaida. Kuwaiti Justice Minister Nayef Al Ajmi was accused by a senior U.S. official of promoting what was termed terrorism. Al Ajmi, who also serves as Islamic Affairs minister, was also […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has designated Gulf financiers of Al Qaida. The Treasury Department has identified nationals from Qatar and Yemen as supporters of Al Qaida. Treasury said millions of dollars, usually in the guise of Islamic charity, went to several branches of Al Qaida, including those in Iraq, Lebanon, Somalia […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, in wake of Iranian presidential elections, has eased export restrictions on Teheran. The administration of President Barack Obama has expanded the list of export goods to Iran that would not require special approval. Officials said the move was meant to enable U.S. shipments of medical devices to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has announced an expansion of sanctions on Iran. The administration of President Barack Obama said it ordered sanctions on Iran beyond those on that nation’s energy sector. On Feb. 6, the administration imposed measures on those involved in Iranian government censorship. “We will also target those in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, under pressure to stop President Bashar Assad, has imposed sanctions on a major Syrian bank. The Treasury Department has designated the Syria International Islamic Bank for U.S. sanctions. Treasury said the Syrian bank was serving as a front to help the nation’s financial community circumvent U.S. and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has enhanced its campaign against suspected violators of sanctions on Iran and Syria. President Barack Obama has empowered his administration to identify and track alleged violators of U.S. and international sanctions on Damascus and Teheran. On May 1, Obama signed an order that authorized the Treasury Department […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Gen. Gholamreza Baghbani, an officer in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Baghbani, assigned to IRGC’s Quds Force, was said to have overseen drug trafficking from Afghanistan through Iran in cooperation with Taliban. “Today’s action exposes IRGC-QF involvement in trafficking narcotics, made doubly […]